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Alan Townley Straus

Alan Townley Straus was born on January 6, 1939 to Martin Straus and Ida Scholes Straus. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he met Gerry, his spouse of 51 years. Al was very proud to have served in the Navy, having been stationed on the USS Forrestal.

After discharge, he worked as a systems program analyst in Los Angeles, California until his retirement in 1994. Al volunteered with Meals on Wheels and visited elderly in the nursing home. Al was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, NC.

Al was preceded in death by both parents and four of his siblings. He is survived by his wife, Gerry, and his son, Tim of Casselberry, Florida, as well as his sister Penny Uyhoven of Massapequa Park, NY, brother-in-law Vincent Grennon of Payson, AZ, sister-in’law and brother-in-law, Camille and John Palancia of Howell, NJ, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Al will be sadly missed by family, friends and his church family at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, NC

Al was a good friend to Sharon and I. He gave me advice and took time to share. Sharon and I had dinners together with Al and Gerry which always resulted in much laughter. We will miss him dearly.
Gerry- we are never too far away if you need us.
See you soon….God bless!

Prayers and condolences to Gerry, Tim and family. Al will be missed by all of us who were fortunate to know him. It seemed like he made friends everywhere we went. So thankful for all the times we spent together to have those happy memories. We miss him already.

Al’s passing has left a huge void in this world. He was larger than life. He played a major role in Jim’s life since they were kids. Oh the stories Al told!, the memories he shared. He was a good and dear friend to us both and will be missed beyond words. Gerry, we love you and pray you can take comfort in knowing how much he loved you.

Dear Gerry….. I am so sad to hear about AL! As you know, I had the privilege of working along side of Al for 20+ years at MWD here in Los Angeles. Al’s caring heart has helped so many people both on the job and away from the job. Everybody liked Al and there was never a person that he couldn’t make laugh. Gerry, we will be praying for you and family during this challenging time….keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

Gerry, I am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. This is really a shock, as I had been wondering the past few days why no e-mail from him. I always looked forward to what was coming next. He was a good man, and will be sorely missed. Prayers for you during this sad time..

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